San Elijo Lagoon

San Elijo Lagoon Trail - Gemma Parks Nature TrailDistance: 2.2. MilesElevation gain: 50 feetDifficulty: EasyTime: 47 minutesCritters: Quail, egrets, ducksPros:- Easy access to a nice lagoon.Cons:- Too close to the freewayDetails:San Elijo Lagoon sits just south of its better groomed sister, Batiquitos. I hike Batiquitos once a week due to its proximity to my job, …

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If you look through this blog, you might get the impression that I spend all of my time hiking in spectacular places. While I do spend a decent chunk of time in relatively far-flung locales, climbing hills, snapping shots, and otherwise pummeling my knees and hamstrings into submission, these places are simply too far away …

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